Thank God Scottie Pippen is an idiot. Thanks to Scottie's stupidity (which was clearly a result of the concussion he suffered at the hands of a gang of midgets) which led him to call LeBron better than Michael, we've started reminiscing on just how spectacular Jordan's career was. Arguably the most extraordinary parts of his run were the games when somebody was dumb enough to piss in MJ's Corn Flakes, causing him to go completely off on the court. Isiah Thomas, Jeff Van Gundy and the whole city of Cleveland are just a few that felt Jordan's wrath.

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Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The Freeze Out Game (1985) -- In case you didn't know: Isiah Thomas is a Grade-A asshat. When MJ was a rookie, people were already saying he had the potential to be the best ever. His popularity already landed him on the All-Star squad as a starter in his rookie year. Allegedly, Thomas came up with a scheme to keep the ball out of Jordan's hands. Though Jordan has maintained that he didn't notice there being a freeze out, he came out against the Pistons the next time they played and torched the Motor City for 49 points, five assists and 15 rebounds for an overtime win.

Whether revenge was on Michael's mind or not, his performance was the first in a long line of "get back" games.

Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The Cleveland Fans Asked For It Game (1990) -- Here's two things a person looking back in time would need to know about the 1990 Michael Jordan. One, he had yet to fully trust his teammates. Two, he was the most gifted athlete in the NBA. Take into consideration these two aspects and Cleveland Cavalier fans cheering when he tweaked his wrist on a fall and what we have is a candidate for greatest individual performance ever. On 23/37 field goals, Jordan ended the contest with 69 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, four steals and a block for good measure.

By this time, the rivalry between Cleveland and Chi-town was already buried with this game equating to Mike pissing on the grave.

Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The Bye-Bye Bad Boys Series (1991) -- This wasn't brought on by any one action, rather years of pure, made-for-TV hatred. For those who forgot or just have no clue, the Pistons hated Michael Jordan's Bulls and Michael Jordan hated Detroit with every fiber of his being. They were the team to send him packing year after year including a seven game defeat the season before. The Bad Boys used every trick in the book (Bill Laimbeer used to grab players at their pressure points to deaden their arms) and even implemented the now infamous "Jordan rules" - something Chicago saw as legalized assault on Jordan every time he attacked the basket.

Well, as every story goes, the bully doesn't win forever and in 1991 MJ and company sent Zeke and the Pistons packing. Detroit walked off the court without shaking hands and a dynasty as we know it was spawned.

Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The Kukoc Game (1992) -- MJ and his former friend, Scottie Pippen hated Bulls owner Jerry Krause. Jordan probably still hates Krause to this day. One tense moment came in 1992 when Krause was openly courting Croatian sensation Toni Kukoc to join the Bulls. Jordan and Pippen took umbrage to the offers because Krause hadn't resigned Pip to another contract. To show up Kukoc and Krause, the duo basically assaulted Toni during a match-up between The Dream Team and Kukoc's Crotian squad, resulting in a surgical defensive exhibition for the ages: 2 for 11 from the field and a typical 30-plus point victory for Team USA.

The best part, was seeing how much the duo acted like total d*cks to Kukoc and the media throughout the whole debacle.

Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The New York Times Game(s) (1993) -- Chicago lost the first two games of the 1993 Eastern Conference finals against the Knicks with John Starks as the catalyst. Before Game 3, The New York Times ran a story of Jordan allegedly being at Atlantic City until 2:30 in the morning the night before Game 2. The claim was vehemently denied (he said he was back by 1 a.m.), but it proved to be the spark the Bulls needed. The Windy City won game three comfortably with Pippen pouring in 29 and Jordan tacking on a triple double. Then, Game 4 went down and Jordan figuratively tied the entire Knicks squad to a pole and beat them senseless to the tune of 54 points and six rebounds.

Chicago won the next two games completing the delayed sweep and then stealing Sir Charles' thunder in the Finals for their third consecutive title.

Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The Grizzlies Game (1995) -- Who the f*ck is Darrick Martin? He's the idiot that yelled at the Bulls bench, telling them that they weren't that good...right before the fourth quarter started. "I told you we were going to beat you tonight," he boasted. Idiot. With six minutes left in the game, MJ checked in and dropped 19 points. Even taking a few moments to pay Martin a visit on the sidelines.

Darrick has nightmares about this game to this day, right before he wakes up and puts on his Waffle House apron.

Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The Stackhouse Game (1996) -- Ah, to be young and stupid. There was a time when Jerry Stackhouse was a hot commodity in the NBA. Stack was so confident that he told the press he used to abuse MJ one-on-one at camp in UNC and he doesn't have to respect the legend. To make matters worse, Vernon Maxwell, Jerry's teammate, told the media he was frustrated by how much undeserved attention Jordan's Bulls were getting. Clearly, this all pissed the Great One off. So Jordan dropped 48 points in three quarters before sitting out the fourth.

The lesser-known aspect of the dominance was that Jordan held Stackhouse to 4-11 and 13 points. As for Mad Max? 1-8 and four points.

Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The Jeff Van Gundy Game (1997) -- Don't think because you hear JVG say whatever the hell he wants in an announcing booth that it's just for show. It's who he really is and he did the same thing as a coach. Case in point: January 1997. The new year was still mighty fresh and Van Gundy decided to spit into the Chicago wind by calling out Michael. The Knicks signal caller accused #23 of being a con man. No, it had nothing to do with the Bulls' two guard's gambling habits, but his on-court psychology.

The end result? Twenty-seven points at half time and final stat line of 51 points on 18-30 shooting. In the words of Mark Jackson, "Mama, there goes that man again."

Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The George Karl Game (1997) -- Love Karl if you want, but he makes horrible choices. Not the least of which was claiming that Jordan was taking jump shots because he was afraid to take the ball to the rack and get fouled. Here's the crazy part: this came just a week after His Airness destroyed the Knicks thanks to Van Gundy's slick talking. Karl paid for his sins to the tune of 45 points by midway through the fourth quarter.

They should've known then that Karl was an idiot and decided against letting him coach the 2002 FIBA World Championship U.S. team to a 6th place finish.

Jordan's 10 Most Memorable Revenge Games

The Ron Mercer Game (2002) -- What's funny about Mike is that even when his physical edge was no longer the cream of the crop, his mental edge was. Nowadays, comparing anything to the Washington Wizards MJ is considered an insult. Still, while Mike did not win any championships or any significant games while a member of D.C.'s team, he still averaged around 21 points in two seasons. His highlight play actually came against his former squad and one Ron Mercer. The Bulls guard, who had been jawing for a good portion of the game, capitalized off a blocked Jordan shot (who immediately thought he was fouled).

Instead of pleading his case, Mike barreled down like a bat out of hell only to take the ball off the back board. In essence, it wasn't even a block. It was taking a man's soul. And doing so while having a sinus infection.

Join The Discussion

That 69-point game was a better all-around game than Kobe’s 81 by far.

05.31.11 at 10:56 pm

Ed!

This post and the 6 rings are the only argument I need, Shawn!

05.31.11 at 10:59 pm

NYer :|

Fuck Michael Jordan

05.31.11 at 11:05 pm

PandasNeedTivo2

I heard the Pippen interview live. “he may be” and “he is” have two different meanings and ill leave it at that.

My favorite had to be the abuse of Kukoc. I always love when a player just seems to be thinking “This dude isnt gonna score when Im on the court”, its only made better when two players do it.

05.31.11 at 11:46 pm

ghostidini rich

pip is still my dude even though him comparing lebron to mike is wrong in every form or fashion. even if he used the word “if”. mike was helluva player…and despite pip’s comments, i’m sure the two of them will remain cool. mike treated pip like a lil brother anyway…and lord knows this ain’t the first time pip has acted and/or said some stupid shit.

On 23/37 field goals, Jordan ended the contest with 69 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, four steals and a block for good measure.

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That’s just insane. I don’t care what you think… that’s just insane.

06.01.11 at 12:38 am

sonar

no one comes close to His Airness…excellent compilation, love the commentary along with it, well done

06.01.11 at 1:03 am

J. Tinsley

That’s just insane. I don’t care what you think… that’s just insane.

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And he MISSED two free throws.

06.01.11 at 1:11 am

khoff

Jordans ball control in the air in unreal

06.01.11 at 1:41 am

Willie P

On 23/37 field goals, Jordan ended the contest with 69 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, four steals and a block for good measure.
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I didn’t even get those numbers on the Jordan Challenge on 2K11…thats some unreal shit.

06.01.11 at 1:42 am

Smear

Kukoc deserves more respect…… he was big in 98 Finals

06.01.11 at 2:13 am

Trackstar the DJ

Darrick has nightmares about this game to this day, right before he wakes up and puts on his Waffle House apron.

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that’s cold, man…lol

This post and the 6 rings are the only argument I need, Shawn!

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lol fuck that fucking commercial!

06.01.11 at 1:55 pm

porky1

Yet people still try to make the Kobe/Lebron argument. Even Lebron, dominant as he can be, has never put that kind of curb stomp down on an opponent let alone a playoff team. Kobe? Great player. Never the greatest. Even prior to the Titanic imitation against Dallas, it was a hollow argument…hell, he isn’t even the second-best Laker ever, let alone NBA player.

06.01.11 at 4:42 pm

Darius Sinclair™

I sat and watched ALL of these today.

Wow.

*bookmarked*

06.01.11 at 5:26 pm

Mr. Super-Cool Awesome

Mad Max ran up in the stands more than MJ. So there’s that.

06.01.11 at 6:34 pm

Brandon

Actually, MJ allegedly torched the CAVS for 63 that night because the day before The Plain Dealer (Cleveland’s newspaper) published an article about how Craig Ehlo was considered the best defensive 2-Guard in basketball, citing the fact that Jordan had a less than normal output in prior meetings featuring Ehlo.

06.02.11 at 4:40 pm

Sarkastic Mercenary

I have to say something nobody has touched on everybody says MJ was a better scorer. Duh but then they go on to say LBJ was a better rebounder and defender. Fuck that whens the last time LBJ got 4 steals in a playoff game, or 18 rebounds and MJ was 6’6″ fucc outta here I’ll give LBJ passing but becaUSE IT’S insanity to take the ball out of MJ’s hands

06.03.11 at 11:01 pm

poeticion

I waited for a while and I’m loving that nobody yet has come up with some more garbage about Michael Jordan not being the best.

06.04.11 at 5:06 pm

JJ

From a entertainment perspective you know what made Jordanthe fuckin GOAT. It was the globe trotter people like him and Magic Johnson had in them. You don’t see cats doing shit like finger roles and hook shots these days. I’m telling you it was the legacy of those jive ass 60’s moves that made Jordan so damn entertaining.

06.04.11 at 8:13 pm

EDogg

Nobody can argue Jordan is the best but what about Bill Russell with 11 rings that shit there is amazing to me & wont happen again that shit there is true domination

06.04.11 at 8:15 pm

EDogg

Wilt Chamberlain averaged 50 points in a season before he was a beast too

06.05.11 at 5:59 pm

Jay

This post is greatness. Its going on my favorites list.

06.06.11 at 12:00 am

D-Treal

10 things Michael Jordan is that Lebron James will never be:

1. A 6 time champion
2. A True leader of a team
3. The face behind the most respected and sought after basketball sneakers known to man.
4. Respected in Cleveland
5. A college grad
6. A moulder of great players
7. So good that a defensive scheme had to be created JUST FOR HIM
8. Way more excepting of the fact that he’s going bald
9. A 2 sport athlete
10. Michael Jordan

06.06.11 at 5:31 pm

Daniel

Umm, you know Jerry Krause does not, and never did own the Bulls, right? He was the GM. Jerry Reinsdorf is the owner. Huge difference.

06.08.11 at 2:02 pm

#1 jordan Fan

is this real….LOL it look like a video game or something it like he could do whatever he wants

06.10.11 at 12:50 pm

j

jordan lost that game he scored 63 in just saying how easily we forget some of the most important parts of what shapes his career

07.12.11 at 12:33 pm

Michael

“That Micheal jordain gay is or was a very grate Tennies player man;” with 27 rings the NBA will never have a player like MJ again.

07.15.11 at 12:44 pm

Johnny

Yes Jordan WAS Great! Incredible, blah blah blah. I love watching basketball, but I’m so tired of this facination with the PAST. It’s over people let it go. Most of yall act like he’s still playing and winning championships and dominating the league, lol. Also it’s funny to me that the further into his retirement the Better he gets, lol. People act like Jordan never missed a shot in his career, grabbed every rebound, made every free throw, never got beat on defense, never had a turnover, won every game he ever played in, & won championships every season he played. News flash people, it’s a myth. If you want to say he’s the greatest ever, ok. But, in reality thats just an opinion and youre right. Conversely, if someone is of the “opinion” that someone else is the best of all time, then they are also right.

07.19.11 at 5:30 pm

Toyce Hogsett

Reinsdorf is the owner not Krause #GetyafactsStraight

07.21.11 at 5:59 am

Omar

Being a Knick fan for life, I don’t give a damn about Michael Jordan. My fondest memory involving Jordan was when John Starks dunked on his ass.

07.25.11 at 3:20 pm

DAROCISBAC

Listen 2 those dumb ass youngsters on here that’s apart of Lebron’s era is completely blind 2 da fact that 4 every upcoming star that enters into the league they has an envision of playing the game or becoming dominating like Mr.MJ respect the legacy along with the Legend….BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!